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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 871.68 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 871.68 and 366.09 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 871.68 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/871.68 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 871.68 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 319,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,113.33/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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